Recruiter Summary of Position
- Job Title: Senior Security Operations Analyst
- Note: Open to Security Operations Analyst (2-4 years), Senior Security Operations Analyst (5-8 years), and Lead Security Operations Analyst (8+ years) candidates
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site Monday - Thursday; remote Fridays)
- Travel: Typically 0%. Up to 20% based upon business needs.
- Compensation: Base salary + 10% bonus + benefits.
- Base Salary Guidance: 2-4 years = $72,000 - $92,000 per year. 5-8 years = $90,000 - $120,000 per year. 8-10+ years = $115,000 - $145,000 per year.
Required Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, MDR, NDR, or cloud/identity security platforms
- Threat triage, incident investigation, telemetry analysis, and vulnerability management
- Clear technical documentation and root-cause analysis skills
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Detection engineering, automation scripting (Python/PowerShell), and API integrations
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CISSP)
Employer Value Proposition:
- Multi-track career path allowing seamless growth from mid-level analyst to technical lead
- Work with a modern security tool suite often unavailable in MSP environments
- High-visibility, hands-on environment protecting critical enterprise systems
- The business reimburses for technical certifications and helps staff remain cutting-edge
Job Description:
Defend, Innovate, and Elevate Your Cybersecurity Career
As a Security Operations Analyst, you'll stand on the front lines, safeguarding critical assets and tackling real-world cyber threats. You will spend your time diving into telemetry, uncovering root causes, and automating detections alongside a passionate technical team. Here, your sharp analytical skills won't just clear tickets—they will actively shape our security posture and elevate our entire defense capability.
Why Join Our Team?
- Tailored Career Paths: Step into a role fit for your level—from Analyst mastering triage, to Senior leading complex investigations, to Lead architecting service maturity.
- Hands-On Innovation: Build detection engineering, refine playbooks, and automate workflows across modern SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms.
- Direct Ownership: Own security domains, lead critical incident responses, and guide key stakeholders on risk-based decisions.
- Growth Culture: Work on-site in Carmel, IN, within an environment built on mentorship and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Investigate & Respond: Triage alerts across endpoint, identity, network, and cloud tools; coordinate containment and post-incident reviews.
- Remediate Vulnerabilities: Execute security assessments and work with system owners to prioritize and resolve risks.
- Optimize Detections: Refine correlation rules and automate playbooks using smart scripting to reduce manual effort.
- Lead & Support: Collaborate with peers, uphold documentation standards, and drive operational maturity.
What You'll Need
- Experience: 2+ years in SOC/security operations (4-8 years for Senior; 8+ years for Lead).
- Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, MDR, or cloud security tools.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT (or equivalent training/certifications).
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